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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Analysis: Palou remains unflappable -- but slappable -- in winning 3rd IndyCar title

LEBANON, Tenn. — Chip Ganassi likes winners — its his catchphrase, in case you didn’t know — and his celebrations rarely deviate. It’s such a strange turnaround at Ganassi with Palou, a driver who turned up out of nowhere from a Japanese racing series to drive for Dale Coyne Racing during the pandemic-restricted 2020 season. Mike Hull, the managing director …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Palou has 2nd IndyCar title in hand but contract mess between Ganassi and McLaren follows Spaniard

Associated Press

MONTEREY, Calif. — McLaren Racing has a hotel room booked in Singapore next week for Alex Palou, who contractually is expected to be the team’s Formula One reserve driver for the remainder of the year. “And let’s just leave it at that.” Ganassi confirmed after Palou’s title-clinching win that Palou would be back in the No. I don’t know of …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Marcus Armstrong to add ovals to IndyCar schedule in contract extension with Chip Ganassi Racing

Associated Press

MONTEREY, Calif. — A successful rookie season has earned Marcus Armstrong a multi-year extension with Chip Ganassi Racing and the New Zealander will add ovals to his schedule next season. “I am very proud and excited to continue with Chip Ganassi Racing for next year and beyond. “I feel very grateful that Chip has given me the time to adapt …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Detroit Grand Prix’s split pits adds intrigue to IndyCar race’s return downtown

Associated Press

DETROIT — IndyCar is throwing two new wrinkles — and a lot of bumps — at its drivers in the Motor City. “We’re going to find out if we can get along this weekend,” Indianapolis 500 champion and Team Penske driver Josef Newgarden said. “I think it’s innovation,” Arrow McLaren driver Pato O’Ward said. If it doesn’t, well, we tried.” …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Palou balances plans with Ganassi vs. McLaren as Spaniard tries to win Indy 500

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Few had heard of Alex Palou when he arrived in IndyCar after several years of racing in Japan. Mediation determined that Palou was contractually bound to Ganassi through this season, but he will move to McLaren next season in IndyCar and already is one of McLaren’s reserve F1 drivers. Palou is permitted to participate in McLaren F1 duties …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Ganassi sues IndyCar champion Palou over contract disupte

Associated Press

The fight over IndyCar champion Alex Palou is headed to court as Chip Ganassi Racing filed a civil lawsuit in Indiana against the Spanish driver who is attempting to leave the team at the end of the season. Palou, meanwhile, says he informed CGR he does not intend to return for a third season, and McLaren Racing said it has …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Palou insists he wasn’t lying about being happy at Ganassi

Associated Press

NEWTON, Iowa — IndyCar champion Alex Palou insisted Friday he wasn’t lying last month when he told The Associated Press he was happy driving for Chip Ganassi Racing, wasn’t talking to any other teams, and was set to return to the No. Chip Ganassi last week said he picked up the exclusive option he held on Palou, while McLaren head …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Palou arrives in Toronto with 2 IndyCar teams in hot pursuit

Associated Press

Alex Palou had to fight for every opportunity on his rise through open-wheel racing, and that probably makes everything that has transpired this week feel equal parts stressful and satisfying for IndyCar’s series champion. “Obviously it’s not ideal, especially for my crew, the people around me,” Palou acknowledged before Friday’s practice session on the road course at Exhibition Place. McLaren …

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2 years, 5 months ago

IndyCar champ Palou says he’s leaving Ganassi for McLaren

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Alex Palou’s top priority remains winning a second straight IndyCar championship. Shortly after Chip Ganassi Racing announced Tuesday it would exercise a team option to keep the star Spaniard next season, Palou and Arrow McLaren SP said they had agreed to a deal for 2023. “I have recently learned from the media that this afternoon, without my approval, …

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3 years, 6 months ago

Marks bypasses charters to buy entire Ganassi NASCAR team

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Immediately after the bombshell announcement that Justin Marks had purchased Chip Ganassi’s NASCAR team, the outgoing owner took the soon-to-be new boss back to the shop to address a room full of anxious employees. “I told them, ‘I am here because I love racing and there are a lot of good things happening in this building and …

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3 years, 10 months ago

NASCAR's Kyle Larson wins first race since his nine-month ban for uttering a racial slur on live TV

Daily Mail

Nearly 11 months after being suspended and fired for saying a racial slur on live television, NASCAR driver Kyle Larson won Sunday's Pennzoil 400 in Las Vegas, and was quickly congratulated by the circuit's only black driver, Bubba Wallace. Nearly 11 months after being suspended and fired for saying a racial slur on live television, NASCAR driver Kyle Larson won …

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4 years, 8 months ago

NASCAR’s Larson fired after sponsors walk over N-word slur

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As sponsor after sponsor dropped Kyle Larson after he used a racial slur during a live-streamed virtual race, his NASCAR team owner was backed into a corner. He was suspended without pay by Ganassi Monday, then suspended indefinitely by NASCAR and Larson, who is half Japanese, was ordered to complete sensitivity training, but primary sponsors McDonald’s and …

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4 years, 8 months ago

NASCAR racer Kyle Larson suspended after using racial slur during iRacing esports event

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Without funding from McDonald’s and Credit One Bank, Ganassi seemingly will be forced to dump Larson in favor of a different driver. Credit One Bank denounced Larson’s “highly offensive language” at first and dumped the driver altogether three hours later. Chevrolet suspended its personal services relationship with Larson “as we do not tolerate this behavior.” One secondary sponsor, Plan B …

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4 years, 8 months ago

Kyle Larson fired by his NASCAR team for using racist slur during virtual race

LA Times

Kyle Larson was fired by Chip Ganassi Racing on Tuesday, two days after he used a racist slur during an iRacing event. Kyle Larson was fired Tuesday by Chip Ganassi Racing, a day after nearly every one of his sponsors dropped the star driver for using a racist slur during a livestream of a virtual race. “After much consideration, Chip …

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4 years, 8 months ago

NASCAR’s Larson suspended for racial slur in virtual race

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Kyle Larson’s racial slur cost him his two primary NASCAR supporters. Credit One Bank denounced Larson’s “highly offensive language” at first and dumped the driver altogether three hours later. Chevrolet suspended its personal services relationship with Larson “as we do not tolerate this behavior.” One secondary sponsor, Plan B Sales & Marketing, backed Larson, saying “we know …

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Analysis: Palou remains unflappable -- but slappable -- in winning 3rd IndyCar title

Palou has 2nd IndyCar title in hand but contract mess between Ganassi and McLaren follows Spaniard

Marcus Armstrong to add ovals to IndyCar schedule in contract extension with Chip Ganassi Racing

Detroit Grand Prix’s split pits adds intrigue to IndyCar race’s return downtown

Palou balances plans with Ganassi vs. McLaren as Spaniard tries to win Indy 500

Ganassi sues IndyCar champion Palou over contract disupte

Palou insists he wasn’t lying about being happy at Ganassi

Palou arrives in Toronto with 2 IndyCar teams in hot pursuit

IndyCar champ Palou says he’s leaving Ganassi for McLaren

Marks bypasses charters to buy entire Ganassi NASCAR team

NASCAR's Kyle Larson wins first race since his nine-month ban for uttering a racial slur on live TV

NASCAR’s Larson fired after sponsors walk over N-word slur

NASCAR racer Kyle Larson suspended after using racial slur during iRacing esports event

Kyle Larson fired by his NASCAR team for using racist slur during virtual race

NASCAR’s Larson suspended for racial slur in virtual race